WATRA
WATRA travaille avec les autorités nationales de régulation des télécommunications dans 16 États membres d’Afrique de l’Ouest pour promouvoir l’adoption de réglementations qui stimulent les investissements dans les infrastructures de télécommunications, fournissent des services de communication plus abordables à un plus grand nombre de citoyens, permettent des transactions économiques plus rapides et plus sécurisées et facilitent un accès plus large et plus facile. aux services publics. Ensemble, nous travaillons à améliorer la réglementation du secteur des télécommunications pour la transformation économique et le développement social de toutes les communautés d’Afrique de l’Ouest.
Tendances de l’économie numérique et de la réglementation des télécommunications
Mises à jour WATRA : gouvernements et autorités de réglementation
CSCS Calls for Integration of AI into Nigeria’s Cybersecurity Framework
The Central Securities Clearing System PLC (CSCS) has called for the urgent integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s cybersecurity framework to address the rising threat of cybercrime.
How African universities can protect data from cyber attacks
When thinking about industries that cybercriminals might target, tertiary education probably isn’t the first to come to mind. But according to the latest edition of Microsoft’s Cyber Signals report, education was the third most targeted industry in the second quarter of this year.
MTN Nigeria shifts to paper-based SIMS in push for sustainability
MTN Nigeria, at the weekend in Lagos, introduced paper-based eco-friendly SIM cards that are bio-degradable, which will replace the existing plastic SIM cards that are not bio-degradable.
LTA Conducts Regulatory Measures to Prevent Market Failure and Mitigate Anti-Competitive Behavior
The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA), in partnership with Salience Consulting, with support from the World Bank, over the weekend conducted a day-long workshop intended to present stakeholders’ information and validate the initial findings of a telecommunications market study.
Nigeria's NATCOMS calls for a 10% tariffs increase for telcos
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to approve a 10% tariff increase for telecom providers.
Nigeria introduces bill to strengthen taxation on telecoms
The government of Nigeria has revealed plans to bolster its tax base with the inclusion of a new tax bill directed at telecommunications companies. Telecoms in the West African country would be subjected to a 5% tax should the bill be passed.
CSCS advocates robust cybersecurity measures to checkmate cybercrime
The Chief Executive Officer,Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc, Haruna Jalo-Waziri has called for development of robust Cybersecurity measures to check the incidence of cybercrime in the financial system.
Nigerian cybersecurity team finishes 3rd in ECOWAS Hackathon
After 30 hours of intense competition, the Nigerian Cybersecurity team, Error, finished in third position in the 3rd ECOWAS Hackathon hosted in Abuja by the ECOWAS Commission.
NITDA, ECOWAS partner to promote cybersecurity talent in West Africa
In regard to continued efforts at securing the region’s cyberspace, Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have collaborated to empower West African youths with the requisite skills and knowledge.
Subscribers kick against FG's planned 5% excise duty on telecoms
Telecommunications subscribers have kicked against the Federal Government’s proposed five per cent excise duty on telecoms services.
Nigeria Seals Deal With Ericsson To Advance 5G Tech Development
Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday led other Nigerian officials to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Sweden between Nigeria and telecom giant, Ericsson, on a 5G Innovation Lab.
Telecom Expert Advocates Lower RoW Charges for Seamless CNII Implementation
Lifenet’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Abraham Oluwambe, has urged that reduced right of way charges for telecommunications operators be included in the implementation of the recently passed Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Order.
FG plans 5% tax on telecoms services, others
The federal government has proposed a five per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a new bill to overhaul Nigeria’s tax framework.
IHS, ALTON, NCC propose strategies to safeguard Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure from cyber threats
Telecommunications infrastructure company IHS Towers, the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have proposed strategies to safeguard Nigeria’s telecommunications infrastructure from cyber threats, theft, and vandalism, which are crucial for the country’s economic growth.
Impact of Value-added Services on Nigerian Telecoms Sector
From 2002 to 2020, Nigeria’s mobile telecommunications industry experienced exponential growth, becoming one of the largest telecom markets in Africa. A significant aspect of this development was the rise of Value-Added Services (VAS), which played a vital role in driving both subscriber engagement and revenue generation.
MTN Launches Flagship 5G Experience Centre in Abuja
MTN Nigeria, leading telecommunications provider has officially launched the first 5G Experience Centre in Abuja, on Wednesday, 16th October, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s commitment towards advancing connectivity in Nigeria.
Intelsat unveils satellite cellular backhaul platform in Nigeria
Intelsat, an operator of integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has unveiled a new satellite cellular backhaul service platform located at the Open Access Data Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, citing this as a significant milestone in its efforts to improve Nigeria’s and Africa’s connectivity infrastructures.
Faster, cheaper internet: What the 2Africa cable promises to Ivory Coast
Côte d’Ivoire has taken a major step in its digital development by connecting to the 2Africa submarine cable, one of the most ambitious fiber optic infrastructures in the world.
SpaceX seeks approval to make Starlink 10x faster
Starlink’s SpaceX has applied to the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for changes to Starlink, enabling gigabit-per-second broadband service. It reportedly promised gigabit speeds in 2016 and now plans to increase them from 100Mbps to 1Gbps.
Togocom: Axian takes full control and accelerates its transforma
The pan-African group Axian has consolidated its position in the Togolese telecommunications market by becoming the sole shareholder of Agou Holding, the main shareholder of Togocom.
Mises à jour WATRA : gouvernements et autorités de réglementation
Evénements Réglementaires dans le domaine des Télécommunications
juillet 30, 2024
Evénements Réglementaires dans le domaine des Télécommunications
juillet 30, 2024
Evénements Réglementaires dans le domaine des Télécommunications
mars 25, 2024
À PROPOS DE WATRA
WATRA a été créée en 2002 en raison de la nécessité d’une plate-forme commune permettant aux régulateurs des télécommunications et des TIC de la région de l’Afrique de l’Ouest d’échanger des informations, de partager les meilleures pratiques et de coordonner leurs actions.
WATRA fonctionne dans le cadre juridique du Traité de la CEDEAO, de l’Acte Additionnel sur les Télécommunications et les TIC, du Protocole portant Création de WATRA, ainsi que de la Constitution et des Règles de Procédure de WATRA.
MEMBRES DE WATRA
MATRICE DU MOU BILATÉRAL | MATRICE DU PROTOCOLES D'ACCORD BILATERAUX
22 out of 210 |
Benin (ARCEP)  |
Burkina Faso (ARCEP)  |
Cabo Verde (ARME)  |
Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI)  |
The Gambia (PURA)  |
Ghana (NCA)  |
Guinea (ARPT)  |
Guinea Bissau (ARN)  |
Liberia (LTA)  |
Mali (AMRTP)  |
Niger (ARCEP)  |
Nigeria (NCC)  |
Senegal (ARTP)  |
Sierra Leone (NatCA)  |
Togo (ARCEP)  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bénin (ARCEP) |
N / A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
|
Burkina Faso (ARCEP) |
N |
N / A |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
Cap-Vert (ARME) |
N |
N |
N / A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
Côte d'Ivoire (ARTCI) |
N |
Y |
N |
N / A |
Y |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
Y |
|
La Gambie (PURA) |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
N / A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
Ghana (NCA) |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N / A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
|
Guinée (ARPT) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N / A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
Guinée Bissau (ARN) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N / A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
Libéria (LTA) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N / A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
Mali (AMRTP) |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N / A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
|
Niger (ARCEP) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N / A |
N |
N |
N |
N |
|
Nigéria (NCC) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N / A |
N |
N |
N |
|
Sénégal (ARTP) |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N / A |
N |
N |
|
Sierra Leone (NatCA) |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N / A |
N |
|
Togo (ARCEP) |
Y |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
N |
N |
N / A |
